Federal Support Drives Innovation in the Wine Industry
As a small, family-run operation in Napa Valley, Matthiasson Winery relied on a federally funded research partnership with UC Davis to study how smoke affects grapes and ways to mitigate the damage. This collaboration gave them access to advanced scientific tools and expertise they wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford.The research was especially valuable because it was close to producing practical solutions to reduce or prevent smoke taint — solutions that could save harvests and protect wine quality. Then the funding was cut.
"It’s unthinkable to conduct our business and try to be farmerswithout having that resource that we can rely upon to help us navigatea constantly changing landscape.” — Steve Matthaisson Series: "UC Davis News" [Agriculture] [Show ID: 41736]
1 Oct 2026
The Science of Oncology Innovation
A federally funded clinical trial played a pivotal role in Tom Mugno’s journey after a diagnosis of lymphoma that was not responding to chemotherapy. With guidance from Dr. Joseph Tuscano at UC Davis Health, Mugno enrolled in a National Cancer Institute–funded study exploring a novel immunotherapy-based research approach. His experience offers a personal perspective on how clinical research can translate into real-world impact, and celebrates his complete remission.
Series: "UC Davis News" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41739]
24 Sept 2026
Federal Funds Help Preserve Public Health and the Environment
Sacramento is working on the largest water recycling project on the West Coast, and UC Davis research is behind the technology used to filter and recycle wastewater for such projects.
Mike Falk, received his Ph.D. from UC Davis, and was a consultant for the project. He works on large civil infrastructure projects for public utilities like Sacramento Sewer.
Falk said federal funding helps advance the science to inform decisions and find new, innovative solutions that preserve public health and the environment.
Series: "UC Davis News" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41734]
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